Why did the Irish Gaels who brought their gaelic language, culture, customs and people to Scotland (land of the Irish) get air-brushed from Scottish history.
Most Scottish people do not realise that the tartan and pipes came from Ireland ?
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Debate: Irish Gaels and Scottish history
Updated Sunday, 4th January 2009
Forum member Joe J wondered why a crucial element of Scottish history gets overlooked
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